Senior Contract Specialist - PL#40735

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Kelowna, BC
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in contract, procurement, or commercial management
  • Strong experience in negotiating terms, pricing, and risk allocation
  • Proven track record managing full-cycle RFPs
  • Experience with operational contracts like maintenance and consulting
  • Ability to manage 15-30 concurrent contract activities
  • Familiarity with diverse business stakeholders
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Certifications like SCMP, CIPS, CPCM preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead full contract development and execution for complex procurements
  • Negotiate commercial terms and contractual risks
  • Develop and manage RFPs, RFQs, and procurement processes
  • Maintain various contract documentation and monitor compliance
  • Act as primary contracts contact for assigned projects
  • Prioritize competing deadlines and ensure quality in contract activities
  • Provide status reports on contract activities and risks

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • Company Pension Matching
Full Job Description
his role will be responsible for independently managing the full contract lifecycle, including developing and executing RFPs, leading commercial negotiations, managing contract terms and conditions, and supporting business stakeholders through contract award and execution.

The successful candidate will be a self-directed professional capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision. This individual will work closely with project teams, technical stakeholders, legal, finance, and suppliers to develop commercially sound agreements that align with business objectives, risk requirements, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience negotiating complex terms and conditions (T&Cs), managing competitive sourcing processes, and driving contract activities from strategy development through execution.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Development & Negotiation
  • Lead end-to-end contract development and execution for complex procurement activities.
  • Independently negotiate commercial terms, conditions, pricing structures, payment terms, liabilities, warranties, insurance requirements, and contractual risk allocation.
  • Review, interpret, and negotiate supplier-proposed contract terms and exceptions.
  • Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with legal teams when required to resolve complex contractual issues.
RFP Management
  • Independently develop and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and competitive procurement processes.
  • Develop sourcing strategies, bid packages, evaluation criteria, and commercial evaluation models.
  • Coordinate supplier communications, clarification processes, evaluations, and recommendation summaries.
  • Lead contract award recommendations and support stakeholder approvals.
Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Manage multiple active contracts and procurement activities simultaneously.
  • Maintain contract documentation, approvals, amendments, and change management records.
  • Monitor contract performance, compliance, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Support contract renewals, extensions, claims, disputes, and closeout activities.
Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary contracts point of contact for assigned business areas and projects.
  • Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, operations, finance, and suppliers.
  • Provide commercial guidance and contracting expertise throughout project execution.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Workload Management
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 15-30 active contract activities at various stages of development and execution.
  • Prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Provide regular status reporting on contract activities, risks, and upcoming milestones.

Requirements
  • 8+ years of contract, procurement, or commercial management experience.
  • Strong experience negotiating terms and conditions, pricing, scope, and risk allocation.
  • Proven ability to manage full-cycle RFPs from development through contract award.
  • Experience managing operational contracts including maintenance, consulting, services, goods, and master service agreements.
  • Ability to independently manage 15-30 concurrent contract activities.
  • Experience working with operations, maintenance teams, suppliers, and diverse business stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Experience in mining, energy, industrial operations, or large-scale projects preferred.
  • Experience with contract risk management, legal reviews, and contract management systems preferred.
  • SCMP, CIPS, CPCM, or equivalent certification is an asset.

Benefits
  • Health and Dental Benfits.
  • Company Pension Matching.

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